Books
by V V Ganeshananthan
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Brotherless Night |
A very well written book about siblings in the Sri Lankan Civil War. I knew little of this war despite being the same age as these siblings, studying for A and O levels, and learnt a lot. It gives historical and political perspective but also tells very human stories of how individuals cope when unimaginable horror visits their young lives. It attempts to explain, without condoning, why people sometimes turn to terrorism.
(Ros Cook - bwl 116 Spring 2025) |
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